Sweet Potato Ale | Bent River Brewing Company

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Was skeptical but took a sip of a friend's at Bent River Brewery. Bought a 6-pack. Much better than expected. Poured a cloudy yellow with a one finger head that dissipated almost immediately. Subtle sweet potato flavor with butter and just a hint of spice. Better that the majority of pumpkin ales. Decent mouth feel and a nice finish with some lingering clove.

12 oz. bottle, no bottled on date present. Acquired a single bottle of this stuff as part of a mixed six pack at the local Binny's. 'Wheat Ale brewed with sweet potato and spices'. My first beer from Bent River Brewing Company, based out of Rock Island, Illinois.

Poured into a Duvel tulip snifter.

A - Pours a nice crisp burnt golden orange body, appears aptly carbonated, with one finger of thin fizzy frothy off-white head with good retention. Moderate sticky fluffy lacing. Looks very nice for what it is.

T - Taste is the same: malty, nutty, toasty, notes of yeast & spices. Brown sugar, maybe some cinnamon. Wheat is subtle, but noticeable. Wouldn't guess sweet potato without being told, but there is a unique earthiness to this beer, that's for sure. Bit of cola-esque spicing.

This beer pours a nice dark iced tea color with a fleeting head of only 1/2 finger, then a thin ring. 30% transparency.

Aroma is actually much like a Pumpkin ale, with cinnamon, yam, gourd, and nutmeg. It does smell delicious, like a baked pumpkin pie.

The spice flavors are there, namely cinnamon and nutmeg, followed by citrus peel, sweet potato, and pumpkin filling. The citrus (lemon, orange rind) sort of clashes, and malts begin to wax metallic. Finishes on what I can only say is like juicy fruit gum and day old cola.

The feel is highly carbonated and appropriately so; a medium body and a slightly chalky finish.

Overall, Sweet Potato Ale isn't too bad though it's not great either. Had I bought a six pack, I wouldn't cry. It's easy drinking. It just has a lot to be desired where the clashing comes in.